18th Century Italian Cadron Solaire (Sundial) Marmo Carnico
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18th Century Italian Cadron Solaire (Sundial) Marmo Carnico
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There are many types of sundials, but basically the following is a brief description for most of them:
A sundial is a device that measures time by the position of the Sun. In common designs such as the horizontal sundial, the sun casts a shadow from its style onto a surface marked with lines indicating the hours of the day. The style is the time-telling edge of the gnomon, often a thin rod or a sharp, straight edge. As the sun moves across the sky, the shadow-edge aligns with different hour-lines. All sundials must be aligned with the axis of the Earth's rotation to tell the correct time. In most designs, the style must point towards true celestial north (not the north magnetic pole or south magnetic pole). That is, the style's horizontal angle must equal the sundial's geographical latitude.
This rare antique Italian sundial from the 1700’s will bring much enjoyment to any collector.
- Dimensions:Height: 34.75 in (88.27 cm)Width: 48.5 in (123.19 cm)Depth: 2.7 in (6.86 cm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1700s
- Condition:Condition: Rubs and chips to marble commensurate with age.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 911-131stDibs: U1111179063162
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